Mr. Carl Davis Ward, age 57 of DeAnn, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. Carl was born in Monahans , Texas on July 30, 1959 to Carl E. and Patricia Gray Ward. He worked for Tyson Foods and was a member Hope Family Church . He is preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, William Williams.

Survivors include, one brother; Carl Gene Ward of DeAnn, two sisters; Dianna Williams, husband Billy of Murfreesboro, Arkansas and Pam Smith, husband Jeff of Hope, Arkansas , one nephew Jeff Smith Jr. wife Jenifer of Hope, one niece; Shauna Carter, husband Trey also of Hope, four great-nephews Dawson, Jagger, Lyric and Riddic Carter and numerous relatives and friends.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fellow Ship of Christian Athletes c/o Hope Family Church 135 Highway 32 East Hope, Arkansas 71801

Funeral services will be 6:00pm on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Brazzel Oakcrest Chapel with Pastor Jeff Smith Sr. officiating. Visitation will follow until 8:00pm . Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com